EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis
New data from the Australian Automobile Association shows that electric and hybrid vehicle sales reached record levels between April and June 2026. This surge coincides with a period of high fuel prices and the end of government fuel excise reductions.
The market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP The market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Transport EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis Australians bought EVs and hybrids at nearly same rate as petrol cars between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data shows
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